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The Genesis of NextFab’s Robotics Program NextFab has been working toward a robotic arm for several years. It took a lot of research, training and development as well as a […]
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What is NextFab’s Accessibility Hackathon? It’s an exciting event that lets you flex your intellect, meet inspiring people, and make real stuff. And, you can help fellow humans in the […]
Getting Started A first visit to NextFab is more often than not a “WOW!” moment. The excitement of seeing what’s being done, what can be done, and what one imagines […]
You made it, it works and it’s awesome, but now what? You want to sell it but how do you get from the shop bench to the shopper? Fortunately, NextFab […]
“Oh, $#*%!” Things sometimes go horribly wrong, but sometimes a big mistake leads to a bigger breakthrough and our errors sow the seeds of our biggest successes. Join NextFab staff […]
As we welcome the New Year, NextFab’s Washington Avenue woodshop is getting an upgrade. The shop’s workbenches and router table have served dutifully since the opening of the space, but […]
Laate Olukotun, NextFab’s Director of Marketing for the last two and a half years, and longtime member, has moved on to pursue an exciting new opportunity a little closer to […]
As NextFab’s RAPID Hardware Accelerator program has grown, its reach has extended dramatically. For the Fall 2017 cohort, thirty-seven teams submitted applications from across the US as well as France, Brazil, […]
Building assistive technology for people with disabilities On Sunday, June 18th, a group of volunteers came together at NextFab’s South Philly location in pursuit of a noble goal – to […]
Local Market Growth NextFab’s community market program is quickly becoming a must-attend monthly event in Philadelphia. The Community Market for Makers and Shakers showcases the work of members in a […]
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